LGBTA

At Smith, we encourage our students to be proud of who they are. We work alongside the University to provide students with a welcoming, encouraging, and engaging environment fueled by community outreach and support. LGBT Terps will find a diverse array of opportunities to engage with students, staff and faculty in way that not only support their personal and professional growth, but also celebrate their identity. Smith students are encouraged to develop networks of interconnected communities that thrive by working together to make the University of Maryland --and the world-- a better place. –Jason DeSanto Jones, Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Clubs

Currently, SmithPride, an LGBT club for MBA students, is inactive. If you are looking for leadership role that allows you to network, attend social events, and gain and help give access to career opportunities for LGBTQ students, please help us bring this club back to life! Contact Mike Marcellino at mmarcellino@rhsmith.umd.edu for more information.

University Resources

Theta Pi Sigma Frarority - Founded in 2013, The University of Maryland’s Epsilon Chapter of Theta Pi Sigma (the world’s first queer gender neutral fraternity) is the first frarority on the East coast. For more information on how to join, visit Theta Pi Sigma’s website here.

Campus Events

Out for Work Conference

Reaching Out MBA Conference

One Project Orientation Event

Queer Camp - A leadership retreat for first year and transfer students focused on community building, campus engagement, identity building, and campus support.

Lavender Convocation and Graduation

OUTburst, a powder paint war to raise awareness and funds for the Whitman Walker Foundation

Workshops

Speed Dating

More opportunities

Students can earn a minor or a certificate in LGBT studies

Story Circle – a one-credit course for those who have attended Queer Camp to discuss the leadership retreat

Rainbow Terps training program

LGBT Equity Scholarship - The LGBT Equity Scholarship is an annual award presented by the LGBT Equity Center at the end of each academic year.